Best Selling Books by Lisa M. Herrington

Introduce your learners to science! Through simple text and clear photographs, young minds will learn how some of their favourite things are made. Features: Detailed diagram of the subject, as well as a step-by-step look at its life cycle Information about how the subject fits into the food chain, and how it compares to similar species Fun facts - offering fun, sometimes little-known facts about the subject Glossary with pictures Let''s Explore! encourages young readers to write and draw in a science journal or to conduct a hands-on experiment that makes learning about life cycles easy and fun! www.factsfornow.scholastic.com

Explores the life cycle and life span of plants, following a sunflower''s growth process from seed to seedling to mature plant.

How do you know its spring? Through vivid photos and engaging nonfiction text, this fun and fact-filled Rookie Read-About Science book answers the question, How do you know its spring? Covering everything from weather patterns to animal behaviors to seasonal activities, How Do You Know Its Spring? gives readers (Ages 6-7) an in-depth look at this season of renewal.

Young readers will love exploring the multicolored layers of rock that make up the Grand Canyon. They''ll also enjoy discovering the parks plants, animals, and other landforms all in the pages of this fun and fascinating book.

How do you know its fall? Through vivid photos and engaging nonfiction text, this fun and fact-filled Rookie Read-About Science book answers the question, How do you know its fall? Covering everything from weather patterns to animal behaviors to seasonal activities, How Do You Know Its Fall? gives readers (Ages 6-7) an in-depth look at this season of change.

This book explores the geography, climate, history, people, government, and economy of Ohio. All books in the It''s My State! � series are the definitive research tool for readers looking to know the ins and outs of a specific state, including comprehensive coverage of its history, people, culture, geography, economy and government.

Discover countries, cultures, and traditions in this new series! Every day, all around the world, kids go to school, eat lunch and play games... And yet, these universal experiences, can look very different between different countries. These books will take our readers on a trip around the globe to celebrate diverse cultures and traditions, and will show us how different (and how similar) we all are!

How Do You Know It''s Summer? Through vivid photos and engaging nonfiction text, this fun and fact-filled Rookie Read-About Science book answers the question, How do you know its summer? Covering everything from weather patterns to animal behaviors to seasonal activities, How Do You Know Its Summer? gives kids readers (Ages 6-7) an in-depth look at this sunny season.

An essential tool to teach kids about the importance of water! Have you ever noticed that the water you drink is a liquid that has no color, no taste, and no smell? It’s also the most important liquid on Earth — nothing on the planet could live without it. Did you know that most of Earth’s liquid water is saltwater found in the oceans, which provide a home for millions of plants and animals? Freshwater is what humans need to survive, and most of it is bound up in ice. Discover all this and more in this beautiful book! ABOUT THE SERIES: Earth is known as the Blue Planet because of the abundant amount of water that covers our home. And nothing on Earth could survive without it. As we find ourselves facing a global water crisis, learning about this life-giving resource has never been more important. The books in this series are filled with colorful photos and diagrams, plus easy-to-digest text, and fascinating facts. And they offer young readers an in-depth look at what water is, how we use it, and most importantly, what we can do to protect it.

Each living thing in nature follows a life cycle. Come with us as we explore growing up from seed to sunflower! A seed is planted in the ground. Before long a shoot grows up toward the sky. Soon it will be a bright sunflower. Get an up-close look at the life cycle of this pretty plant-from seed to sunflower-all in the pages of this book. ABOUT THIS SERIES:Every living thing goes through changes as it grows. Tiny seeds grow into huge pumpkins, beautiful apple trees or tall sunflowers. Little eggs can turn into chickens or frogs. And beautiful butterflies begin life as fuzzy caterpillars. The books in the Growing Up series offer kids the chance to learn what happens at each stage of these life cycles. Engaging text, fascinating facts, and beautiful photos complete these books where readers will discover how the process of a new life starting is always fascinating.

How Do You Know It''s Winter? Through vivid photos and engaging nonfiction text, this fun and fact-filled Rookie Read-About Science book answers the question, How do you know its winter? Covering everything from weather patterns to animal behaviors to seasonal activities, How Do You Know Its Winter? gives readers (Ages 6-7) an in-depth look at this snowy season.

Discover countries, cultures, and traditions in this new series! Every day, all around the world, kids go to school, eat lunch and play games... And yet, these universal experiences, can look very different between different countries. These books will take our readers on a trip around the globe to celebrate diverse cultures and traditions, and will show us how different (and how similar) we all are!

Introduces the youngest readers to the traditions, festivities, and history of Kwanzaa.

This adorable animal may spend its entire life in one tree. Some have even been found holding onto branches after they die! Meet the sensational sloth - the world''s slowest mammal. Wild Life LOL! introduces young readers to some of the most amazing animals on the planet in a surprising and laugh-out-loud-funny way. Each book is brimming with colorful photos, bite-sized text, wacky facts, jokes, and riddles that will entertain every child who picks it up.

The third edition of this popular series is updated with a variety of features that will help students learn about the state of Utah. This comprehensive book outlines the geography, history, people, government, and economy of the state. Lists of key people, events, cities, plants and animals, and political figures, plus fact boxes and quotes, provide easily accessible information that is supplemented by activities such as crafts, recipes, and a map quiz. Historic photos, artwork, and other images enhance the text.

"Introduces the reader to the summer season."--